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Melodies, Moods, and Movies

Explore the power of music through the lens of movie-making. Students will travel from the silent film era to today’s movie blockbusters in this interactive program. The program uses sound effects, live performance, and collaborative storytelling. Cello Fury uses both new and well-loved cinematic selections to explore the emotional and storytelling power of music. In […]

Earth Days, the Water Cycle

Using the format of Box of Light’s humorous theatrical science shows, this program looks at water as a molecule. Students explore the way water transforms, moves, carries good things and bad, and basically sustains all life on earth. The performance is dripping with audience participation and student helpers become Knights and Ladies of the Aquifer […]

Totally Vocally Workshop/Master Class

Ball in the House is excited to offer workshops and master classes. Please call or email for details and pricing. There are 3 main types: A school group or chorus performs and we offer constructive criticism, ask questions, and encourage based on our experience as full-time musicians. Ball in the House performs and breaks down […]

From Africa to Brazil – The Afro Brazilian Folkloric Show

The ensemble brings the rich African influenced rhythms and dances originating in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, a region known for customs deeply rooted in the traditions and spirituality of ancestral Africa. Our ensemble tells the story of Africans brought to Brazil as slaves. To alleviate the suffering and preserve their identity they maintained their rituals, dances […]

Soul Steps

Soul Steps speaks the language of rhythm! This showcase of the African-American dance tradition known as “stepping” explores how step started among African-American fraternities and sororities on college campuses as a means of unity and self-expression, and has deep roots in the migrant labor culture of South African gold mines. Students enjoy the high-energy step […]

Outside the Bachs

From Bach to Beethoven, Django Reinhardt to Jethro Tull! Combining the virtuosity of world-class artists with the energy of rock stars, the performers from Project Duo remix traditional ideas of chamber music. Students discover the joys of classical and jazz music through exciting arrangements and plenty of originals. By combining classical repertoire with elements of […]

Songwriting and Green Screen Music Videos

In this interactive and energetic program, students brainstorm and contribute to β€œhit” songs that reinforce curriculum concepts. Students will learn the basics of songwriting and will write songs on topics ranging from core classroom learning to character education and SEL Students will also digitally record their song in a real studio setting. After the song […]

Sonic Evolution

This performance includes high-energy original music, classical pieces, and contemporary cover songs. This cutting-edge cello trio’s original and organic crossover sound bridges classical and rock music. Students participate directly in this exciting and energizing Cello Fury program. The students will learn about the string and percussion families. In addition, they will compare musical styles, explore […]

Spirals in Nature: Fibonacci and Beyond

This workshop will focus on spiral forms found in the natural world. Examples of this expanding growth form will show its beauty, efficiency, and mathematical sequence such as the Fibonacci. Students will observe, sketch and draw from natural specimens including chambered nautilus, sunflowers, pinecones, fingerprints, the human ear, galaxies, etc. Creative projects include printmaking using […]